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Fatalities spike in agricultural industry

Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the world. On the eve of the release of the latest GB figures, OSH professionals are bracing for a spike in fatalities in an industry renowned for its under-reporting.
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Wood recycler fined £910k over delivery driver’s fatal vehicle strike

Friday 30th July 2021
A wood recycling plant operator has been fined £910,000 after a self-employed lorry driver was struck by a wheeled shovel loader and died.
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Roofer and scaffolder fined for fatal fall failed to install basic safeguards

Thursday 29th July 2021
A roofer and scaffolder who have been prosecuted over a fatal fall from the roof of a two-storey terraced house did not put simple preventative measures in place to avoid the incident.
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EU-OSHA's prevention measures to counter prolonged sitting risks

Wednesday 28th July 2021
A European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) report exploring the health risks associated with prolonged static sitting at work has outlined a range of measures that employers should include in a prevention strategy to enhance employee protection.
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ORR report calls on Network Rail to improve worker safety

Tuesday 27th July 2021
The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual report of health and safety on Britain’s railways highlights worker safety as a top priority for Network Rail after the death of three rail employees, including two track workers.
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Wood working firm and director failed to control asbestos risk

Monday 26th July 2021
A wood working company and its director have both been sentenced after failing to assess and control the risks associated with asbestos materials on the firm’s premises.
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Unseen victims

Thursday 15th July 2021
A recent article on accident investigation prompted an interesting debate. IOSH thought leadership manager Chris Jerman CFIOSH attempts to expand that debate further with his views on investigation techniques.
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Building Safety Bill: familiar concepts, ‘but much to learn’

Monday 12th July 2021
Two OSH regulatory lawyers explain the key provisions of the new Building Safety Bill in England.
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GB work fatalities up by almost a third

Thursday 15th July 2021
Covid disruption, wide scale furloughing of workers and a 10% reduction in weekly hours worked has been accompanied by a 28% year-on-year increase in the number of work-related fatal accidents, according to Great Britain’s annual fatality statistics.
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Committed to work: In sickness and in health

Monday 5th July 2021
Mary Ogungbeje, research manager at IOSH, on widespread presenteeism among home-workers eager to prove their productivity.
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Final draft of international standard for psychosocial risks is published

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
The first global standard to provide employers with practical guidance on how to manage psychosocial risks to staff in the workplace has been finalised.
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Spreading the JAM

Thursday 17th June 2021
IOSH vice president Ciarán Delaney explains the role he has played in the adoption of an innovative scheme created to help people with invisible disabilities cope with the hurdles of daily life.
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Top tips for reviewing competence post-Covid

Tuesday 15th June 2021
While it seems the worst of the pandemic is thankfully behind us, the looming shadow of Covid19 continues to challenge employers.
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On demand: The journey to data-driven safety excellence

Wednesday 9th June 2021
Free webinar: How to move from gut feelings to accurate safety decisions that add value to your organisation.
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Listen: the grey areas of lone worker safety

Tuesday 15th June 2021
In episode 6 we discuss lone workers with Don Cameron, CEO of StaySafe – including the grey areas in legislation and how advice on keeping lone workers safe differs internationally.
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The environmental and human impacts of shipbreaking are significant – it's one of the most dangerous industries in the world and has killed more than 400 workers in the past decade. Thanks to Covid, thousands of large, unwanted ships are being sailed to South Asia coastlines and dismantled using blowtorches, usually with a minimum of PPE, training or safety protocols. We look at what OSH practitioners can do to raise awareness.
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Monday 26th July 2021
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Revolutionary system that suppresses deadly respirable silica in construction colleges

Thursday 22nd July 2021
Airborne respirable silica has been a major issue for construction colleges for decades.
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Penshaw View Leading the Way in SHE

Tuesday 20th July 2021
Let’s talk about the Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician Standard or what is also known as ‘SHE’.
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Take control of your noise problem with Pulsar Instruments

Friday 16th July 2021
Take control of the noise in your workplace with our Noise at Work Training Course, perfect for employers and employees responsible for Health and Safety.
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How to protect your workforce from over-exposure to UV

Friday 9th July 2021
In 2019, 136 outdoor workers participated in SC Johnson Professional’s survey regarding their UV protection habits during that summer (one of the hottest on record).
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The Solution To Sustainable Hand Hygiene That Works For Now And The Future

Thursday 8th July 2021
With constantly evolving safety measures in workplaces and public spaces, and heightened expectations from both customers and employees, businesses and facilities across all sectors have experienced unprecedented change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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